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Genetic parameter estimates for feeding pattern and production traits in pigs

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 November 2021

A.D. Hall ,
W.G. Hill ,
P.R. Bampton  and
A.J. Webb
A.D. Hall
Affiliation:
Institute of Cell Animal and Population Biology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JT
W.G. Hill
Affiliation:
Institute of Cell Animal and Population Biology, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3JT
P.R. Bampton
Affiliation:
Cotswold Pig Development Company, Rothwell, Lincolnshire, LN7 6BJ
A.J. Webb
Affiliation:
Cotswold Pig Development Company, Rothwell, Lincolnshire, LN7 6BJ
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Until recently, to enable accurate recording of feed intake, pigs were kept in individual pens. The advent of electronic feeders has allowed accurate records of feed intake and feeding patterns in group housing which is more similar to that found in the production environment. The objectives of this study were to estimate genetic parameters for these feeding pattern traits and their correlations with production traits to show potential benefits in selection.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 1997 , 1997 , pp. 31
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Copyright © British Society of Animal Science 1997

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